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Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 4:17 pm
by Tom
Got the front bumper smoothed today, it's starting to get to how I want it! Wheels are desperately needed though, hopefully they should be here next week!
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 5:09 pm
by Paddy_R
That looks very good indeed!
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2015 6:34 pm
by benny1703
Looks awesome, super clean!
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 3:58 pm
by RoccoDav
Love this! I badly need mine looking this clean! And plate smoothed!
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Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 4:04 pm
by Phil
That looks so good!
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 5:59 pm
by Tom
Thanks guys! I'm getting a plate bracket made up this week which will screw into my tow eye - in the meantime I tried cable tying the numberplate to my front grill but it looked damn awful, so I've got a sticker plate made up as an interim solution
Wheels arrive in the UK tomorrow, then should hopefully be with me the end of next week providing all goes to plan. They have to be on and fitted by GTI International (4th July) - that's my goal!
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 12:37 pm
by Tom
I've had these DRL's sat around in my garage for a while - I bought them and test fitted a while back but they didn't work. Thought I'd give them another go today and they are fine! Think I was just plugging in the sidelight the wrong way round hahaha
I'm undecided, I kinda prefer them but they've got mixed reactions and comments from my friends! What do you guys think?? (Pics of the temporary plate also

)
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 2:24 pm
by roc82
I quite like the drls, miles better than the standard ones.
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 2:40 pm
by JohnsonAsco
Agreed
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:22 pm
by Paddy_R
The DRLs look good to me.
As for the 'temporary' plate I'd say it's bigger than the full time plate on the front of my Impreza Turbo lol

Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:29 pm
by tommoporter47
DRL's look rad man, im thinking about getting some as I hate the orange in the standard unit. Were they an eBay job? front bumper looks sick as well man

Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:01 pm
by Tom
Thanks for the comments guys! I've kept the drl's on, I really like them and have had alot more positive comments then negative
@tommoporter47 - yeah they were an eBay job. PM me if you need a link to them dude!
So, the pressure is on this week. GTi International is fast approaching this coming Saturday which is my target to get my new wheels fully fitted, arches rolled (if req.), rear wheels cambered (if req.) and ready for shows over the next couple of months! I will (hopefully!) have 5 parcels arrive this week:
1) 2 x Front Tyres (225/35/19 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport)
2) 2 x Rear Tyres (235/35/19 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport)
3) 4x Rotiform TMB Wheels (5x112 19 inch, Staggered 8.5J and 10J)
4) Wheel spacers, 16 wheel bolts and 4 locking wheel nuts
5) Front number plate holder (custom made to screw into tow eye)
So far, we are not going well. Only number 2 has turned up but I am feeling confident!
The countdown begins,
4 days remaining...
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 3:12 pm
by Tom
Numbers 1,2 and 3 are complete!!
Now to test fit - Pics to follow!
Points 4 and 5 to go...
3 days remaining...
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 3:49 pm
by Peter91
UKtom wrote:Numbers 1,2 and 3 are complete!!
Now to test fit - Pics to follow!
Points 4 and 5 to go...
3 days remaining...
Tom
Looking forward to seeing this car at gti
And to see the new wheels

Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 7:35 pm
by JamesR
Where did you order your wheels from? I'm looking to get these rotiform spf in matte black?
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Progress!
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:05 pm
by Tom
Cheers guys!!

they are from CarAudioSecurity
James, highly recommend!
Test fitted the wheels tonight. Grumpy cat approves...
Rear fits perfectly!
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Wheels are here!
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:43 pm
by RoccoDav
Yes mate!
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Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Wheels are here!
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 5:46 am
by Tom
Yesterday the tyres were fitted and the inevitable happened. 3 down, last to go and the tyre fitter fucked up!

Mounted the wheel incorrectly and scratched the rim putting the tyre on. Frustrated would be an understatement - I wasn't there when it happened, and they are now claiming "it came out of the box like it" - which it didn't, as I checked them all beforehand!
Pics of said damage:
You can clearly see from the second pic it hasn't just been "dropped" or "knocked", the type of mark it is shows it gradually digging into the rim as obviously the wheel was spinning round on their machine. Pretty gutted to be honest!

Currently awaiting a reply from one of their managers to hopefully resolve the issue, although I am doubtful anything will come of it
On the plus side, atleast tyres are on! Spacers and bolts should *hopefully* be here today, which means I can seal the wheels tonight and fit them tomorrow ready for GTI International Saturday! Pic of stretch on the rear below
1 day remaining...
Tom
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Wheels are here!
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:50 am
by Phil
Watching this so closely haha. Send some pics over to the insta if you want a share mate - sciroccogroup.co.uk
Re: UKtom's Candy White OEM+ Rocco - Wheels are here!
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:00 am
by benny1703
Wheels look awesome mate!
Shame about the tyre fitter but hopefully you'll get it sorted. Look forward to seeing it on Sat!